Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 61729 in Congerville, IL. These include 24 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Congerville has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2019.
Congerville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2012.
Congerville has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Congerville was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 9, 2012, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61729 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Congerville, IL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Yes, Congerville (ZIP 61729) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2015.
Congerville has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61729 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 9, 2012. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Congerville, IL area (ZIP 61729). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →